Definition, Characteristics, and Sources of Marine Debris (Background)

In this unit, students will examine what marine debris is, where it comes from, and how it enters the marine environment.

Turning the Tide on Trash is a learning guide on marine debris. This set of lesson plans and background information introduces educators, students and researchers to the topic of marine debris. The interdisciplinary education guide is designed to provide maximum flexibility in the classroom: it can be used as a stand-alone teaching tool or to supplement work in other subject areas. Appropriate for grades K-12.